EP0133576A3 - Device for adjusting the inclination of the light axis of a headlamp for motor vehicles - Google Patents

Device for adjusting the inclination of the light axis of a headlamp for motor vehicles Download PDF

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EP0133576A3
EP0133576A3 EP84109453A EP84109453A EP0133576A3 EP 0133576 A3 EP0133576 A3 EP 0133576A3 EP 84109453 A EP84109453 A EP 84109453A EP 84109453 A EP84109453 A EP 84109453A EP 0133576 A3 EP0133576 A3 EP 0133576A3
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headlamp
inclination
adjusting
motor vehicles
light axis
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Kenkichi Igura
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Ichikoh Industries Ltd
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Ichikoh Industries Ltd
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Priority claimed from JP12616583U external-priority patent/JPS6034031U/en
Priority claimed from JP13216783U external-priority patent/JPS6043446U/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/02—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
    • B60Q1/04—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
    • B60Q1/06—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle
    • B60Q1/076—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle by electrical means including means to transmit the movements, e.g. shafts or joints

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)
EP84109453A 1983-08-16 1984-08-08 Device for adjusting the inclination of the light axis of a headlamp for motor vehicles Expired EP0133576B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP126165/83U 1983-08-16
JP12616583U JPS6034031U (en) 1983-08-16 1983-08-16 Connection structure of headlight optical axis adjustment device
JP13216783U JPS6043446U (en) 1983-08-29 1983-08-29 Headlamp optical axis adjustment device
JP132167/83U 1983-08-29

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EP0133576A2 EP0133576A2 (en) 1985-02-27
EP0133576A3 true EP0133576A3 (en) 1987-09-16
EP0133576B1 EP0133576B1 (en) 1991-05-15

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EP84109453A Expired EP0133576B1 (en) 1983-08-16 1984-08-08 Device for adjusting the inclination of the light axis of a headlamp for motor vehicles

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EP (1) EP0133576B1 (en)
DE (2) DE133576T1 (en)

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FR2066389A5 (en) * 1969-11-22 1971-08-06 Bosch
DE2053660A1 (en) * 1970-10-31 1972-05-10 Rau Swf Autozubehoer Vehicle headlights with actuating device
FR2418489A1 (en) * 1978-02-27 1979-09-21 Fiat Spa Electromechanical drive for car headlights - allows motion to be accurately adjusted using cam drive and electric cut=out
GB2089958A (en) * 1980-12-23 1982-06-30 Bosch Gmbh Robert Electrical adjusting device for headlamps of motor vehicles
DE3445703A1 (en) * 1983-12-14 1985-06-27 Koito Seisakusho Co., Ltd., Tokio/Tokyo Device for adjusting the angle of the light beam of a motor vehicle headlight
US4574334A (en) * 1983-03-22 1986-03-04 Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. Device for adjusting the inclination of the light axis of headlamps of a motor vehicle

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FR2066389A5 (en) * 1969-11-22 1971-08-06 Bosch
DE2053660A1 (en) * 1970-10-31 1972-05-10 Rau Swf Autozubehoer Vehicle headlights with actuating device
FR2418489A1 (en) * 1978-02-27 1979-09-21 Fiat Spa Electromechanical drive for car headlights - allows motion to be accurately adjusted using cam drive and electric cut=out
GB2089958A (en) * 1980-12-23 1982-06-30 Bosch Gmbh Robert Electrical adjusting device for headlamps of motor vehicles
US4574334A (en) * 1983-03-22 1986-03-04 Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. Device for adjusting the inclination of the light axis of headlamps of a motor vehicle
DE3445703A1 (en) * 1983-12-14 1985-06-27 Koito Seisakusho Co., Ltd., Tokio/Tokyo Device for adjusting the angle of the light beam of a motor vehicle headlight

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DE133576T1 (en) 1985-06-05
EP0133576B1 (en) 1991-05-15
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US4524407A (en) 1985-06-18
DE3484579D1 (en) 1991-06-20

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